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Heavier rain and isolated thunderstorms in the mix for Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch Warning for parts of the Susquehanna Valley. Chief Meteorologist Joe Calhoun is tracking the storm system and says heavier rain and isolated thunderstorms are in the mix for Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch Warning for parts of the Susquehanna Valley. Chief Meteorologist Joe Calhoun is tracking the storm system and says heavier rain and isolated thunderstorms are in the mix for Wednesday.

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Updated: 6:42 PM EDT Apr 29, 2014

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WEBVTT LOOKING LIVE ACROSS THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY FROM OUR SKYCAM NETWORK.. A RAINY...COOL...KIND OF MISERABLE EVENING... BUT THE WEATHER MAY GET DANGEROUS SOON. IT'S OUR TOP STORY ON NEWS 8 AT 5-30.. 3 GOOD EVENING I'M BRIAN ROCHE. I'M JANELLE STELSON... CHIEF METEOROLOGIST JOE CALHOUN... YOU HAVE THE LATEST ON OUR FLOOD WATCH. 3 ááFlood Watch in effect for the entire Susquehanna Valley through Thursday morning. 2-4" of rain expected.ááA cloudy and damp Tuesday is in store with on-and-off periods of rain and drizzle. Temperatures will hover around 50 all day today with winds out of the east-southeast between 20-25 miles per hour.There could be a brief break in the rain this evening, but more rain will move in during the overnight hours as temperatures remain mild in the upper 40s.Periods of rain are likely Wednesday, some heavy at times. It will be windy with sustained SE winds 15-25 mph. Highs will be slightly warmer, near 60 degrees.By Thursday afternoon, rain totals will range from 2-4" across the Susquehanna Valley.Major rivers should be ok, but small streams and creeks may be slightly above bankfull prompting possible flood warnings.Warmer weather arrives Thursday, along with a break in the rain.Although I can't rule out the chance of showers, it will be a mainly dry afternoon with highs in the low 70s.The slow-moving weather low pressure system that has been plaguing the eastern half of the nation will exit by the weekend. Rain chances are minimal Friday through Monday. Highs will hover in the mid-60s.Today: Cloudy & damp with periods of rain & drizzle. Chilly & breezy. High: 52.Winds: ESE 10-20 mph.Tonight: Cloudy skies.Areas of rain. Breezy. Low: 48. Winds: ESE 10-20 mph. Wednesday: Periods of rain continue, some heavy. Windy. High: 60. Winds: SE 15-25 mph. Thursday: Partly sunny. Chance of showers. Warmer. High: 72. Winds: W 10-15 mph

Heavier rain and isolated thunderstorms in the mix for Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch Warning for parts of the Susquehanna Valley. Chief Meteorologist Joe Calhoun is tracking the storm system and says heavier rain and isolated thunderstorms are in the mix for Wednesday.